The thoughts in this post could have come directly from my heart. I too am reading the bible chronologically (for 2 1/2 years!). I have read the bible through before with a different program, but reading it chronologically has been an eye opener (for one thing, who knew the Old Testament was so big! It took forever). Thanks for the reminder to give Him our "first best" time. Happy New Year!

Paige, what a post. I do believe I will be referring back to it throughout the year. Oh how hard it can be to keep the main thing the main thing daily, huh?Thanks for this honest reminder -- just what I needed this morning as I now have the house to myself and am looking around at all corners of it seeing many things in each room that need my attention. Perhaps I should go sit down first with Him and ask Him what thing(s) are truly worthy of my attention -- and which things can wait today. :)

I love that scripture from Matthew...might just have to do something with that.Oddly, but not funny, I was just feeling the same thing. Why is it that throughout this entire holiday did I find myself thinking and worrying about all the things I had to get done instead of the one thing I needed to do? I try, as hard as I can, to never make resolutions, but this is one I think is easily achieved. Prayer. Sincere prayer will be atop my nonexistent list this year.Thanks for opening my eyes too friend.

Dear Paige, What beautiful words. This is so important to really take time for our Father. Don't be too hard on yourself though. The way in which you love and care for your family, friends, and even those you do not know is also spending time with our Father. You are his eyes, hands,feet, voice . . . All that you do in His name is pleasing to Him. While you run, clean house, blog, you can spend time with Him at those times too. You are a blessing to so many Miss Paige. Thank you for your "Simple Thoughts". They are well inspired and sing of HIM. Blessings to you and yours in the New Year!

LOVE this and couldn't agree more! I have actually decided that I am not going to get online until I have read some daily scripture. I doing the "read the Bible in a year" plan and I can't wait to get closer to Him! Good luck to us both! I'll keep you in my prayers, if you'll keep me in yours? xo

You can do it Paige. I read the whole Bible this year and I cannot believe I actually did it. I was told not to read it in chronological order but followed a different plan (I posted about it this week). The plan I used REALLY kept me accountable. Give it a try. I know that it has changed me in ways I cannot express.

This year, I am leading a Bible study at my church...I NEVER would have agreed to that. When they asked me...I knew I could do it now. I still have SO MUCH to learn and I still need to work to stay in the word daily now. I am going to try to encourage you with this. Thank you for sharing your heart. Love that.

You are not alone...you are not the only one who doesn't take the time for Him that she should. I love that you were transparent and open...real. I too need to give Him my best time DAILY. Daily. Now, tell me about reading chronologically...interesting. What are you using to do that?

Hello, I'm new to your blog and want to first say that I just love this post. It hit right on with me. I also love the crusty clocks, they are just awesome. I'm adding you to my blog roll and hope you'll stop over for a visit. Happy New Years, Theresa

Paige, thank you for sharing. I am guilty of neglecting the same things, though it also pains me to admit it. Thank your for your honesty and inspiration. May the Lord bless us with deeper faith and honest hearts always. Best to you this New Year!Love, Debbie

Love, Love, Love this post. Thank you for sharing. I am sooo guilty of this too and this post was a great reminder. I have been feeling this nudge lately and reading your post was a Big Poke. So Thank You!Looking forward to 2011 and giving time to Him, even if it is 4PM. Have a great Year.

oh girl...my heart was heavy about this very thing this morning...new year's is extrememly overwelming because i can't do anything on my own...also overwelming that we need God just to help us love him...also depressing that i can't even do that on my own. this year {i hate resolutions} i have committed the same...xoxo i love your transparency

Thanks for sharing that...you put in words exactly how I've felt sooo many times over the years. I pray we're both able to get back in swing with our time with Him...nothing's better than that, right?!?! I don't know why, but I'm always surprised by how AWESOME He is when I spend time with Him...why do I neglect Him so when my time with Him is always so great?!?!